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NATURAL HISTORY. 
sembles the camel. It is patient, abstinent, and sub- 
missive. It is much superior to the camel in swift- 
ness, and is used by couriers to carry information with 
speed across the desert. It can travel fifty leagues,, 
or one hundred and fifty miles, in a day, and thus 
place its master beyond the reach of any enemy. 
THE LAMA. 
113. The Lama is a native of the southern parts 
of South America. It is generally three or four feet 
high, and five or six long. In its form it bears a 
general resemblance to the camel, but, instead of a 
protuberance on its back, it has one on the breast. 
Its colour is white, gray, and russet, disposed in 
spots. 
114. Though the Lama is by no means equal to 
the camel either in exertion, perseverance, or 
strength, yet, as it thrives without trouble or care, 
In what respect is it superior to the camel ? 
How far can it travel in a day ? 
Of what country is the Lama a native ? 
Describe the Lama. 
